Although flooring should be both practical and hard-wearing, we also want it to have the wow factor. There’s nothing like walking into a room and seeing beautiful hardwood flooring, or a stunning pattern. Here’s our guide to flooring that will never fail to impress.
Gorgeous natural wood
You’re always guaranteed the wow factor with a hardwood floor. This beautiful, warm flooring is an investment which will last you for a lifetime if you maintain it well.
Whether you want a traditional look or the on-trend parquet, hardwood adds both character and depth to any room. Choosing the species and colour allows you to get the perfect look for your home. Hardwood can be refinished up to seven times over its lifetime, which means you have the choice of altering it. When you have it refinished, you can change the colour if you would like something different to fit in with a change in interior decor.
Not only is hardwood a stunning, durable investment, it is also easy to keep clean. Hardwood floors even improve indoor air quality as they do not harbour allergens or dust.
If you buy sustainable wood, it is one of the best eco-friendly floors, as it is made from a natural material and has longevity. You can also buy reclaimed wood to be ultra sustainable, as it is has been used and repurposed. This tends to have real character, as it has a tight grain.
Another option is engineered hardwood, which is made with plywood and a top layer of solid wood. It is a very stable type of wood flooring which conducts heat well and can be used with underfloor heating.
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Just as good as the real thing
If you don’t want to have hardwood in your house, or you want a lower cost alternative, luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is a fantastic choice.
This stunning flooring is incredibly versatile and hard-wearing. You can choose from a wide variety of design options from realistic stone or wood finishes (with the pattern of a wood grain), in herringbone, tile or plank formats.
LVT is slip and spill resistant, as well as scratch and water proof, making it an ideal option for busy family homes and bathrooms. It has a strong core which makes it durable and long lasting. Properly maintained, it should last up to twenty five years, giving great value for money.
Cleaning LVT is easy, as you can use warm water and liquid detergent. It doesn’t warp so it can be left to dry with no issues. This makes it easy to scrub clean and get rid of dust, dirt and allergens.
This is gorgeous flooring that is comfortable underfoot, keeps its beautiful finish and will stand up to family life over the years.
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How to do open plan flooring
With an open plan house, it’s usually best to use different types of flooring for each area according to how it will be 
used. You can still have a great flow through the house, by choosing from the same colour family.
For example, you could have LVT or engineered hardwood in the kitchen for durability and hardwood in the hallway or study areas. The lower the contrast, the less the change between flooring types will be noticeable. It’s a good idea to use level changes such as steps to start a different type of flooring, especially if they are of varying thickness.
Bringing in some patterned LVT tiles in areas like the laundry allows you be even more individual. Make sure the undertones match the other flooring and it will flow perfectly. Natural stone tiles also provide a great contrast to wood flooring.
Flooring in neutral colours with plenty of texture is an easy way to make sure flooring in a open plan house both flows and looks amazing.
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Whatever look you want to achieve in your home, we can help with all your flooring and carpet needs. Contact us here to book a free estimate with our friendly and professional Herts Carpets team today!
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